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2016 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS vs 2015 Specialized Allez Elite

The 58 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 58.0 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Allez Elite

Compared with the Specialized Venge Pro ViAS in 58.0, the Specialized Allez Elite in 58 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+14 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2016 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS (58.0) and 2015 Specialized Allez Elite (58), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Venge Pro ViAS is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Allez Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1002

Specialized Venge Pro ViAS, 58.0Specialized Allez Elite, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Venge Pro ViAS 58.0Specialized Allez Elite 58Difference
Reach401402mm+1 mm
Stack591605mm+14 mm
Head tube angle73.573.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle7373°±0.0°
Effective top tube582587mm+5 mm
Chainstay length407407mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10021007mm+5 mm
BB drop6867.5mm−1 mm
BB height274not listed
Standover834817mm−17 mm
Seat tube length547540mm−7 mm
Fork length368not listed
Head tube length190205mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Specialized Venge Pro ViAS. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Venge Pro ViAS, 2015 Specialized Allez Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Venge Pro ViASSpecialized Allez Elite

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Venge Pro ViASPro ViASSpecialized Allez EliteElite
ForkS Works Teamnot listed
ShifterShimano Dura-AceShimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano Dura-AceShimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano Dura-AceShimano Tiagra
ChainShimano Dura-AceKMC X-10
CranksetSpecialized ProShimano Tiagra
WheelsetRoval CL 64Specialized AXIS Classic
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Espoir Sport
RimSpecialized OEnot listed
BrakeSpecialized Venge ViASSpecialized Axis 1.0
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works Aerofly ViASnot listed
StemSpecialized Venge Assemblynot listed
Bar tapeSpecialized Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power ProSpecialized Toupé Sport

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